Showed Up Late To The Party.. Bassionably Late

[Lunker_Buster]

I decided to hit a new little sweet spot pond this afternoon. I started fishing around 430pm. My first cast was a carnival quarter toss. I must have put it right in front of his face because I set the hook as soon as I clicked the reel over. Ratl trap. Landed another right after. Senko. Then it was like a busted high school party. The bite completely vanished. I stayed until sundown hoping to complete the hat trick. I tried a variety of approaches, colors, retreives. Nothing. I didn't notice any significant weather changes. There were shifting gusts of wind all evening. 5 o'clock hit and it was shutout central. Any ideas? Just food for discussion. happy with the two 3-4 pounders tho!

[Will Wetline]

"Bassionably late" is as bad a pun as I've heard in I don't know how long. (Puns are one of my character flaws as well.)

 

Re extending a bite . . . y'know they move in and then they move out. You'll get 'em again, maybe next trip.

 

Welcome to BR!

[Lunker_Buster]

I thought my word-play was somewhat clever haha

My guess was solunar patterns had something to do with the bite. Blame it on the moon.

Thanks Will

[WIGuide]

If I had to guess, I'd say it'd have to do with the changing weather conditions. A wind that doesn't blow from one consistent direction is usually a good indication of a changing weather pattern and can mess with fishing quite a bit. 

[Bankbeater]

I'll say weather.  Was a front approaching?

[Lunker_Buster]

A front had just blown out of the area (I honestly wasn't expecting much success). The wind was somewhat sporadic. Im sure weather had some influence along with evening approaching. I guess I was just surprised. If I had the Jon boat out there I would have chased deeper fish. I'm new to the pond/lake and still have a lot to check out. Thanks for the input fellas! If I recognize a related pattern i'll be sure to add the details. Who doesn't like taking on the challenges of a new fishing hole? Variables and and going with your gut feeling are part of what makes fishing so addicting, rewarding, and interesting to talk about. Take it easy!

[hookset on 3]

A front had just blown out of the area (I honestly wasn't expecting much success). The wind was somewhat sporadic. Im sure weather had some influence along with evening approaching. I guess I was just surprised. If I had the Jon boat out there I would have chased deeper fish. I'm new to the pond/lake and still have a lot to check out. Thanks for the input fellas! If I recognize a related pattern i'll be sure to add the details. Who doesn't like taking on the challenges of a new fishing hole? Variables and and going with your gut feeling are part of what makes fishing so addicting, rewarding, and interesting to talk about. Take it easy!

That's it. If you have to describe this to someone, they just don't get the whole Bass fishing experience.

Tight Lines

[geo g]

I have had a similar thing happen on fishing trips.  First cast I have pulled in a quality bass followed by two or three more.  I'm feeling pretty good and say to my partner, " we are in for a super day".  Then for two hours nothing.  Not even a bite for either of us.  I learned my lesson, I now keep my mouth shut!